Bible Dictionaries
Disciple
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Matthew 9:14 ), and of the Pharisees (22:16), but principally to the followers of Christ. A disciple of Christ is one who (1) believes his doctrine, (2) rests on his sacrifice, (3) imbibes his spirit, and (4) imitates his example (Matthew 10:24; Luke 14:26,27,33; John 6:69 ). Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Disciple'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/d/disciple.html. 1897.